Capita selecta of modelling and simulation for environmental engineering

Capita selecta of modeling and simulation for environmental engineering

Aims

Given the (increasing) complexity of energy/ environmental systems in buildings, computer modeling and simulation is emerging as a viable approach to design and performance evaluation. As a follow-up to introduction to modeling and simulation for environmental engineering, this Capita Selecta (= selected subjects) class aims to explore in greater depth some selected concepts of this new technology in terms of theory, assumptions, operation and limitations.

Key concepts

building performance modeling and simulation;
theoretical principles and assumptions;
hands-on experience by worked examples;
assignments;

Class structure

Using a workshop type approach, this class focuses on a few interesting issues selected from modeling and simulation for environmental engineering theory. Although introduction to modeling and simulation for environmental engineering is a pre-requisite, this class is not necessarily restricted to subjects covered in that class, nor will it be restricted to the ESP-r modelling and simulation environment. Software to be discussed might include TRNSYS, DOE, Radiance, Fluent, Energy-10, or any other relevant building performance simulation software package.

Assessment

Continuous assessment based on pro-active participation of scheduled activities (20%) - lectures, instructions and practical work - and successful completion of a series of assignments (80%). The assignments are detailed below. Please submit your assignment results by email to the contact person for your faculty. Please keep your answers brief and concise.

Staff involved

Class schedule and resources

Each Friday morning is reserved for this class. The lectures will take place in the K216 lecture room in the Mechanical Engineering building.
During the self-study weeks, one of the above mentioned staff members will be available for questions and support. (Please make contact by email)
Depending on student demand and staff availability there may be additional contact hours.

WEEK	LECTURER	LECTURE / INSTRUCTION	WORKED-OUT EXAMPLE	ASSIGNMENT	FURTHER READING
1	Bartak / Kabele	registration	-	-
2	Bartak / Hensen	OVERVIEW	DOUBLE-SKIN FACADE DESCRIPTION ESP-R FILES (WinZip) ESP-R FILES (gzipped tar for unix/linux)	DEFINE YOUR OWN BULK AIR FLOW PROBLEM AND SOLVE IT WITH THE NETWORK APPROACH	OVERVIEW OF BUILDING PERFORMANCE SIMULATION (by IBPSA-USA)
3	-	SELF-STUDY - BUILDING AIR FLOW SIMULATION	""	""
4	-	SELF-STUDY OF WORKED-OUT EXAMPLE + CARRYING OUT THE ASSIGNMENT	-	""
5	Schwarzer / Hensen	INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS	RECIRCULATION IN A 2-D DUCT	DEFINE YOUR OWN AIR FLOW FIELD PROBLEM AND SOLVE IT WITH THE CFD APPROACH
6	-	SELF-STUDY OF WORKED-OUT EXAMPLE + CARRYING OUT THE ASSIGNMENT	""	""
7	-	SELF-STUDY OF WORKED-OUT EXAMPLE + CARRYING OUT THE ASSIGNMENT	-	""
8	-	SELF-STUDY OF WORKED-OUT EXAMPLE + CARRYING OUT THE ASSIGNMENT	-	""
9	Sourek / Hensen	INTRODUCTION TO SYSTEM SIMULATION	DETAILED AIR DUCT LEAKAGE	DEFINE YOUR OWN SYSTEM SIMULATION PROBLEM AND SOLVE IT WITH THE EXPLICIT PLANT MODELING APPROACH
10	-	SELF-STUDY - SYSTEM SIMULATION	""	""
11	-	SELF-STUDY OF WORKED-OUT EXAMPLE + CARRYING OUT THE ASSIGNMENT	""	""
12	-	SELF-STUDY OF WORKED-OUT EXAMPLE + CARRYING OUT THE ASSIGNMENT	-	""
13	Bartak / Lain / Sourek / Hensen	INTRODUCTION TO BUILDING CONTROL SIMULATION	MECHANICAL ROOM THERMOSTAT FOR WET CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEM	DEFINE YOUR OWN BUILDING CONTROL PROBLEM AND SOLVE IT WITH THE EXPLICIT CONTROL MODELING APPROACH
14	-	SELF-STUDY OF WORKED-OUT EXAMPLE + CARRYING OUT THE ASSIGNMENT	""	""

**Additional Class Resources**
Exceed / Unix VNC / Unix VNC-viewer-download
BUILDING ENERGY SOFTWARE TOOLS DIRECTORY
BUILDING ENERGY RESOURCES ON THE WEB
GLOSSARY OF TERMS IN BUILDING PERFORMANCE SIMULATION
BUILDING SIMULATION DICTIONARIES IN VARIOUS LANGUAGES